Stronger actions urged to curb agricultural pollutionAgricultural intensification and growth in the past three to five decades have provided a solid footing for the development of East Asia. “These and other agricultural practices have given rise to significant environmental pollution, with the breadth and severity of the problems varying among countries,” the study says. Victoria Kwakwa, vice president for East Asia and the Pacific at World Bank, said the report on agricultural pollution showed that a reorientation of public policy and spending towards pollution control can benefit farmers and consumers alike. World Bank backs efforts to control agricultural pollution in East Asia and around the world. The country also wants to improve the capacity of localities to better deal with agricultural waste.

Source: VietNamNet News March 24, 2018 16:41 UTC